How far is Kewaskum, WI from La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Kewaskum, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.27 mi
03h 13m
Flight
151.72 mi
244.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.72 mi
Kilometers
244.17 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.27 mi
Kilometers
294.94 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM CDT
Return by in Kewaskum
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kewaskum
2026-04-23T02:30
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kewaskum
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From Kewaskum
91.3 mi
01h 36m
To La Crosse
92 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kewaskum and La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kewaskum and La Crosse.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fond du Lac Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Fond du Lac Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 41 North, US 41 North: Appleton

    3190 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 49, CTH KK, US 41 North Alternate: Brownsville, Waupun

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 49

    1352 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 49

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 49

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 49

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1841 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Road C

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road A

    1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road A

  15. 15

    Continue on East State Street

    1419 ft · 36 sec · East State Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 68

    47 m · 4 sec · State Highway 68

  17. 17

    Continue on East State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 33

    27.2 mi · 40 min · State Highway 33

  19. 19

    Continue on East Cook Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kewaskum and La Crosse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Cook Street
65.5 mi · 36%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 21%
State Highway 33
27.2 mi · 15%
State Highway 49
17.9 mi · 10%
Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway
8.51 mi · 5%
County Road C
6.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Cook Street

Merge slight left

60.2 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
151.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
01h 36m from Kewaskum
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kewaskum and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kewaskum to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Kewaskum and 92 miles from La Crosse.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kewaskum and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Delton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Delton.

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kewaskum and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 151.72 mi (244.17 km).

Kewaskum

#1 Kewaskum

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,100
Coordinates43.5208300, -88.2289900
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
La Crosse

#2 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.229003, 43.520854)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.48 L · about $24.40
Round trip
$48.80
12.94 gal · 48.96 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.40 $48.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.52 $55.03
Premium $4.65 $30.11 $60.22
Diesel $5.30 $34.32 $68.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kewaskum and La Crosse. The current time is 02:30:33.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.